Intensive tempo

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@lylemcd

And just as a general statement of training that happens to apply to this discussion, it’s why you can’t look at a single method or take a single coach’s soundbite out of context.

In the context of Charlie’s system with (generally) 2 max speed and one speed endurance day, intensive endurance doesn’t fit anywhere that won’t cause problems. For the reasons he has outlined endlessly.

But in systems where there is not as much emphasis on max speed work or whatever, intensive endurance might very well fit just fine as a borderline type of training between max speed at the one end and speed endurance at the other.

Which is why different schools can all produce champions and why mixing systems often causes major problems. Different systems can all be internally consistent and all work, but they only work b/c they are internally consistent with one another (e.g. they make a tradeoff somewhere in the overall layout).

Lyle

Very good points Lyle, I played around with CF systems and found it can be done if given enough rest btw sessions. For example:

Mon: Speed: For example 2x40-50-60

Tue: Int tempo: For example 5x200 rest 3-4mins

Wed: Rest, therapy

Thur: SE: For example 2x3x90

Fri: High end ext or Int tempo: For example 4x300 rest 4-5mins.

Sat/Sun: Rest, therapy

2 hard/1 off/2 hard/2 off